ISO 9001 & hazardous-location consultant · Houston, Texas

Audit-ready quality systems, built by someone who has lived on the shop floor.

25+ years in intrinsically safe (IS) certified manufacturing, with ATEX and IECEx certified products and a certified facility.

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ISO 9001:2026 is here. Published September 16, 2026, it replaces ISO 9001:2015. Certified organizations must transition by September 2029. Plan your ISO 9001:2026 transition →

ISO 9001 and hazardous-location consulting

Practical, plain-language help building and running an ISO 9001 quality management system that works on the floor, not just on paper, plus ATEX and IECEx certification readiness for Ex equipment manufacturers.

QMS Build & Transition

Stand up a QMS from inception, or move your ISO 9001:2015 system to ISO 9001:2026 with a clear gap assessment and plan.

Audits & Corrective Action

Internal and supplier audits, plus 8D corrective action and root cause analysis that actually close the loop.

Work Instructions & Documentation

Clear work instructions and SOPs your operators will use, written from real production experience.

Hazardous-Location Compliance

ATEX and IECEx product certification readiness, IECEx QAR / ATEX QAN audit preparation, and Ex documentation.

Hazardous-location services →

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Who we help

Small shops

Under 25 people. A right-sized QMS without the bureaucracy, and hands-on help getting audit-ready.

Growing mid-size

25–250 people. Processes, documentation, and audits that keep up as you add shifts, lines, and customers.

Large and multi-site

Support for your existing quality team: transition projects, audit backup, and focused root-cause events.

Why work with us

  • 25+ years inside intrinsically safe (IS) certified manufacturing, where quality has no shortcuts. Meet Cody.
  • Hands-on: we work with your people on the floor, not just in the conference room.
  • Plain language and practical documents sized to your operation.
  • Based in Tomball, serving Houston-area manufacturers on-site and clients nationwide remotely.

Not sure where to start?

Book a free 30-minute consult. We will talk through where your quality system stands and what to do next.

Book a free 30-minute consult